Corey Kofi Cheremeh Addai(born 10 October 1997) is an English professionalfootballerwho plays as agoalkeeperforEFL League OneclubStockport County.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Corey Kofi Cheremeh Addai[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 October 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | London,England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockport County | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2014 | Arsenal | ||
| 2014–2016 | Coventry City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2020 | Coventry City | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 | →Hendon(loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2018 | →Dulwich Hamlet(loan) | ||
| 2019 | →AFC Telford United(loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2019 | →Redditch United(loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Barnsley | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | →Chesterfield(loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Esbjerg fB | 4 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Crawley Town | 71 | (0) |
| 2024– | Stockport County | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:07, 6 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Addai played youth football forArsenal,prior to joiningCoventry Cityin 2014 signing a professional contract two years later. He had loan spells atHendon,Dulwich Hamlet,AFC Telford UnitedandRedditch Unitedbefore leaving the club in January 2020. He spent the 2020–21 season withBarnsley,spending a short spell on loan atChesterfield,and spent the following season in Denmark withEsbjerg fB.He signed forEFL League TwoclubCrawley Townin summer 2022.
Club career
editCoventry City
editBorn inLondon,Addai was scouted forArsenal's academy as a goalkeeper aged 10, having played in the position in a Sunday league game despite usually playing outfield.[2]He joinedCoventry Cityin 2014, signing his first professional contract with the club two years later.[3][4]He joinedHendonon a youth loan in January 2018.[4][5]He made five appearances for the club in all competitions.[5]He joinedIsthmian LeaguePremier Division clubDulwich Hamleton loan in March 2018.[6]Addai scored a 90th-minute winner for the club with a free-kick from inside his own half in their 1–0 Velocity Trophy semi-final win overBrentwood Townon 7 March 2018.[6][7]On 10 April 2018, he was recalled from his loan, having made 7 appearances.[7]
On 26 July 2019, it was announced that Addai would joinAFC Telford Unitedon a month's loan from 2 August to 2 September.[8]He made seven league appearances on loan at the club.[1]On 12 September 2019, he joinedSouthern LeagueclubRedditch Unitedon loan until January 2020.[9]He made three league appearances for the club.[10]Addai left Coventry at the end of January 2020 after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[11]
Barnsley
editAddai joinedBarnsleyin September 2020 following a trial at the club.[12]In November 2020, he joinedNational LeagueclubChesterfieldon a one-month loan.[13]He made two appearances on loan at the club.[1]He was released by Barnsley at the end of the season.[14]
Esbjerg fB
editIn September 2021, he joined DanishDanish 1st DivisionclubEsbjerg fBon a one-year deal, having spent the 2021–22 pre-season on trial atPortsmouth.[15]He made four league appearances over the course of the 2021–22 season.[1]
Crawley Town
editAddai signed forCrawley Townin July 2022.[16]On 30 July 2022, he debuted for Crawley during a 0–1 loss toCarlisle.[17]
Stockport County
editOn 27 June 2024, Addai signed withEFL League OneclubStockport Countyfor an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.[18]
International career
editBorn in England, Addai was called up to theJamaica national teamin May 2022,[19]and made his unofficial debut in a 6–0 loss toCataloniain the same month, replacingDillon Barnesin the 56th minute.[20]
Personal life
editAddai was born in England to a Ghanaian father and Jamaican mother.[21]
Honours
editCrawley Town
References
edit- ^abcde"Jamaica — C. Addai — Profile with news, career statistics and history — Soccerway".uk.soccerway.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"INTERVIEW: Ghanaian teenage goalkeeping prodigy Corey Addai who's living dreams from Arsenal to Coventry City talks about Ghana commitment and career rise".GhanaSoccernet.26 March 2016.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^Turner, Andy (3 May 2016)."Five Coventry City teenagers agree first pro contracts".CoventryLive.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^abLowe, Alex (11 January 2018)."TRANSFER: Corey Addai Joins Hendon FC On Loan".ccfc.co.uk.Coventry City F.C.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^ab"Greensnet - Official Hendon FC: Former Staff - Corey Addai".hendonfc.net.Hendon F.C.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^abKendrick, Mat (8 March 2018)."Coventry City youngster has just done something remarkable on loan".CoventryLive.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^abHornby, Mark (10 April 2018)."Corey Addai recalled from loan spell at Dulwich Hamlet".ccfc.co.uk.Coventry City F.C.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^Edwards, Joe (26 July 2019)."AFC Telford swoop for keeper Corey Addai and youngsters".Shropshire Star.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^Lowe, Alex (12 September 2019)."LOAN: Corey Addai Joins Redditch United".ccfc.co.uk.Coventry City F.C.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"Corey Addai Profile".aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.Aylesbury United F.C.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^Hornby, Mark (31 January 2020)."Corey Addai leaves Coventry City".ccfc.co.uk.Coventry City F.C.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"Corey Addai joins the Reds".barnsleyfc.co.uk.Barnsley F.C. 10 September 2020.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"Addai joins the Spireites on loan".barnsleyfc.co.uk.Barnsley F.C. 18 November 2020.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"Retained list".barnsleyfc.co.uk.Barnsley F.C. 15 May 2021.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"The Pompey goalkeeper that got away - now ex-Arsenal, Coventry and Barnsley man's forging a career in Denmark".The News.14 September 2021.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"Corey Addai: Crawley Town sign former Barnsley and Coventry City goalkeeper".BBC Sport.5 July 2022.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^Adamson-Edwards, Ashley (21 July 2022)."'As a young pro it made complete sense to sign here' - Former Arsenal youth, Coventry City and Barnsley goalkeeper enjoying 'energetic atmosphere' at Crawley Town ".sussexexpress.co.uk.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"Stockport sign Crawley goalkeeper Addai".BBC Sport.Retrieved27 June2024.
- ^"Arsenal's Omari Hutchinson named in Jamaica squad for first time".Loop News. 17 May 2022.Retrieved18 May2022.
- ^"Reggae Boyz thrashed by Catalonia".Radio Jamaica News. 25 May 2022.Retrieved28 May2022.
- ^"Goalkeeper Corey Kwadwo Addai Cheremeh set to play for Jamaica".Footballghana.9 June 2022.Retrieved5 August2022.
- ^"Crawley Town 2–0 Crewe Alexandra: Line-ups".BBC Sport.19 May 2024.Retrieved19 May2024.